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Bacchanal with Seated Bacchante

Michel Dorigny

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of figures gathered around a tree. The scene shows several figures next to a large tree with detailed foliage extending from its branches. The figures, including children and a seated person in flowing robes, are engaged with each other and the tree. The tree is central in the composition, with thick, twisting branches and a bark texture depicted in fine detail. The figures appear to interact with each other in a serene natural setting. The presence of an old-looking figure with a wreath-like form around its head is notable. The artwork is rich in texture and depth typical of intricate line work or engravings.

Artwork Details

Date
1650s
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3598 × 4583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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